| ADULT |
Wingspan 36-45mm. Pale brown forewings with darker somewhat burnt patches around the margin, a dark crested thorax, dark tornal mark and the grey hindwings that are streaked with darker veining should give away the identity of this moth. Beware of melanic forms. |
| CHRYSALIS |
Pupates within loose cocoon around plant roots. |
| LARVA |
Overwinters in this stage. Feeds on various grasses. |
| BEHAVIOUR |
Attracted to light, sugar and nectar rich flowers. |
| HABITAT |
Dampish areas such as fens and scrub where foodplant is abundant. |
| FLIGHT PERIOD |
May - July. |
| STATUS |
Common throughout. |
